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Canouan Airport

Canouan, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines

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Canouan Airport

Canouan, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
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Gateway to the exclusive island of Canouan in the Grenadines.

Location
Canouan, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
Canouan Airport (IATA: CIW, ICAO: TVSC) is a small regional airport serving the island of Canouan in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines. It provides essential air access to this relatively remote Caribbean island, known for its upscale resorts and pristine beaches. The airport handles inter-island turboprop and small jet operations, connecting Canouan to neighboring islands such as Barbados, Saint Vincent, and other Grenadine destinations. Its runway was extended in the early 2000s to accommodate larger regional aircraft, supporting growth in luxury tourism. Given the island's exclusive character, the airport primarily serves private charters, high-end resort guests, and regional airline passengers. It remains a vital link for both residents and visitors to this small but increasingly prominent Caribbean destination.
Terminals
The airport has a single small terminal building suited to low-volume regional and charter traffic.
Getting to & from
Ground transport on Canouan is limited, with taxis and resort transfers being the primary means of reaching hotels and accommodations from the airport.
Airlines here
SVG Air and other regional carriers such as Mustique Airways have historically served Canouan, along with private charter operations.
Notable facts
  • ›The runway was extended to approximately 1,490 meters to accommodate larger turboprop and small jet aircraft.
  • ›Canouan is one of the more upscale destinations in the Grenadines, attracting luxury resort guests.
  • ›The airport supports significant private and charter aviation traffic due to the island's exclusive resorts.
  • ›Canouan Island has a population of only a few hundred permanent residents.
  • ›The airport's location near the coast means approaches are made over Caribbean waters.
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A small island gateway opening Caribbean skies above Canouan

Canouan Airport serves the tiny Grenadine island of Canouan in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, offering a vital air link to this exclusive and largely undeveloped Caribbean destination. The airport handles light regional traffic, connecting Canouan to nearby islands and supporting the island's luxury resort economy. Its modest infrastructure reflects the island's intimate character, catering primarily to private charters and small regional carriers.

Terminals
  • Main Terminal — A compact single terminal building handling all arrivals, departures, and basic passenger processing for the island.
Ground Transport
  • Taxi services arranged through resort or hotel concierge
  • Resort shuttle transfers for hotel guests
  • Private vehicle hire
Nearby Hotels
  • Canouan Resort at Carenage Bay
  • Tamarind Beach Hotel
  • Raffles Canouan
Dining

Dining options within the airport terminal are extremely limited given its small scale. Visitors are advised to arrange meals through their resort or hotel upon arrival. The island itself offers a handful of beachside restaurants and resort dining venues serving fresh Caribbean and seafood cuisine.

Traveller Tips
  • Confirm your flight with your regional carrier well in advance as schedules can change frequently on small island routes.
  • Luggage allowances on inter-island prop aircraft are strict — pack light and check limits before departure.
  • Arrange all ground transfers ahead of arrival as taxis are not always readily available at the terminal.
  • Carry some Eastern Caribbean dollars as card payment options may be limited outside of resorts.

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Canouan Airport
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Canouan Airport is the airport located on the island of Canouan in St. Vincent and the Grenadines. The airport serves the surrounding tourist areas and environs of the Grenadines and is a major destination during the Caribbean winter leisure season. Aside from facilitating regular passenger flights, the airport is also open for international corporate jet operations and charter flights. Canouan Airport was the main business aviation airport in St. Vincent and the Grenadines before the opening of Argyle International Airport. The terminal has a CIP lounge and other facilities for international passengers and a domestic hub for St. Vincent and the Grenadines. It is the second largest airport in St. Vincent and the Grenadines, after Argyle International Airport. The airport often served as the alternate airport for E.T. Joshua Airport, now a decommissioned airport in St. Vincent and other Grenadines airports.

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